| Description |
1 online resource (xiii, 226 pages) : illustrations |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 189-220) and index. |
| Contents |
Trends and processes in youth violence -- Risk factors for youth violence -- Mental/behavioral disorders and violent behavior -- Process and principles -- Psychological tests and assessment instruments -- Special considerations in assessing risk for targeted violence -- Report writing and risk communication -- Special topics in youth violence -- Research-based principles for reducing violence risk -- Effective intervention plans. |
| Summary |
Highly practical and accessible, this is an indispensable resource for any mental health practitioner working with youth at risk for violent behavior. Presented is a comprehensive framework for evaluating juveniles in the justice system or those whose behavior in school, therapy sessions, or other contexts raises concern about violence. Detailed case examples illustrate the authors' scientifically grounded approach to selecting appropriate instruments, analyzing and communicating assessment results, and designing effective interventions. Special problems addressed include bullying, sexual aggression, firesetting, and homicide. The book also examines the development of aggressive conduct problems and their connections to other emotional and behavioral disorders. |
| Note |
Description based on print version record. |
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GMD: electronic resource. |
| Subject |
Violence in adolescence.
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Teenagers -- Mental health.
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Juvenile delinquency -- Case studies.
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Violence -- psychology.
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Psychology, Adolescent.
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Adolescent.
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Risk Assessment.
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| Added Author |
Verhaagen, David Allan.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Borum, Randy. Assessing and managing violence risk in juveniles. New York : Guilford Press, c2006 159385322X 9781593853228 (DLC) 2006015201 (OCoLC)68705619 |
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